News Anchor / Reporter

SC, Myrtle Beach

Full time

REQ-40947

The News Anchor serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. This role is a hybrid position that demands a high-level storyteller; in addition to anchoring newscasts, the successful candidate is required to report on major local stories as part of their day-to-day duties.

• Multimedia Reporting: Beyond studio duties, you will act as a lead field reporter, responsible for identifying and covering "big stories" that impact the community.
• End-to-End Production: Must be proficient in the full production cycle—shooting, writing, and editing—to deliver polished, high-impact segments.
• Content Volume: Expected to report 3 days a week, in addition to weekend anchoring responsibilities.
• Producing abilities: Must be able to write and produce a newscast when possible.
• Clear Presentation: Presents news stories and other content for all platforms in a clear and concise manner.
• Journalistic Integrity: Ensures all content meets Nexstar Media Group standards for integrity and production quality.
• Digital Engagement: Writes content for the website and interacts with viewers via social media and other eMedia platforms.
• Team Leadership: Works with team members, including coaching and mentoring junior staff.
• Urgent Response: Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.
• Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education
• Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Strong reporting skills
• Understand importance of social media
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
• Operate newsroom computer systems

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Nexstar Media Inc. is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at nexstar.tv.eeo Statement:Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.